obituary

Dr. Peter Jeffrey Kosseff of Newport, Rhode Island passed away at home on June 7, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. He approached his fight against cancer with the same fortitude he applied to all aspects of his life. Throughout this time, the dedicated support of his family and steadfast friends was greatly appreciated. […]

Randolph “Randy” Stewart Jr., of Newport, RI, passed away at home from complication relating to Chronic pneumonia.Randy was born on March 26, 1950, in Newport, RI. He attended Rogers High School, where he played basketball, and graduated in 1970. He was also part of the King Boy Basketball Team at the MLK recreation center.Randy continued […]

It is with deep loss and sadness that we announce the death of Glen S. DeCosta, 50, of Portsmouth, RI. He passed away at home on June 11, 2022. Glen was born in Fall River, MA, to Sandra Shaw and the late Dennis DeCosta. He grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island. After graduating high school, […]

Eileen Marie MacKinnon, 74 of Newport, RI passed away June 9th, 2022, in Wakefield, RI. Eileen was born in Newport to Mary MacKinnon on March 22, 1948. She attended Ladd School and went on to become a home care companion and caregiver. She enjoyed using her talents as a painter and made gifts of her […]

William (Bill) A Russo Jr. passed on June 10, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He has joined the love of his life for more than sixty years, Mary Alice Russo, who passed in May of 2020. Bill was the son of William A Russo and Norma C Russo of Middletown. He […]

Annie L Busse, age 97, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late George C. Busse. Annie was born in Jamestown, RI to the late Antone and Rufina (Rose) Vieira. She grew up in Jamestown and began her career as an aid at […]

James A. Girr (Jack), 79, of Newport died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Providence, RI.  Jack was born October 18, 1942 in Newport, the son of the late James A. and Barbara (Nahan) Girr.  He was the husband of the late Maureen C. Girr (Gray) of Newport. Jack was […]

Margaret Ann Moniz, age 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 10, 2022 at home. She was born in Newport to the late John and Irene (Pacheco) Moniz. Margaret graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1966. During her attendance there, she designed a school seal that featured the Patriot mascot. Margaret lived in […]

Coles (B. Cowles) Mallory of Newport, passed away on June 6, 2022 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marcia, and their four children, Bruce (Jocelyn Gordon), Sandra (Kevin Kelley), Ellen (Eric Gallandt), and Carol (Thomas Dehner). Coles grew up in Hingham, Massachusetts and earned a Bachelor of Science […]

EDNA ANDREA PARKER (nee Mulvihill) – died on June 5, 2022 in Providence. Born April 25, 1928 in Orange, New Jersey to the late John Mulvihill and Louise Ebele Mulvihill. She was the youngest of 5 children, and predeceased by her siblings Muriel, Raymond, Walter (Bud), and Lawrence. Edna graduated from Orange High School Class […]

Maria Rosario (Lima) Medeiros, 92 of Newport, RI passed away on June 8th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Domingos F. Medeiros. Born July 31, 1929, in Faial, Azores, Maria grew up in Toledo Pico, Azores later immigrating to Newport, Rhode Island in 1961. She was the daughter […]

Lawrence A. Harrop, 73, of Newport, passed away at home Monday, June 6, 2022.He was the husband of Katherine (Virion) Harrop. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late James A. Harrop Sr. and Dorothy (Culver) Harrop. Lawrence was a graduate of New Bedford Ma. vocational high school andNew England Institute […]

Mrs. Deborah Sweat, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Mark Sweat for the past 47 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Ruth (Mallowitz) Leonard. Debbie attended Rogers High School and completed her GED. […]

Amy Elizabeth McLaughlin, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022, after a long illness. Amy was born in Houston, TX, to Paul and Jill (Wagner) McLaughlin. She grew up in Andover, MA, and was a graduate of Andover High School. Amy competed […]

On June 1, 2022, Captain Richard Griffiss Alexander, U. S. Navy (Retired), slipped his mooring and peacefully crossed the bar, surrounded by his family. He was 99, just two months shy of 100. Richard, or Dick as he was known to so many, was married to the love of his life, Hope Hodgman Powel, for […]

Patricia Anne Bowen, 80, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Patricia was born on August 19, 1941 in Derry, New Hampshire. Patricia was a very kind woman and loved her family. She had the sweetest laugh and could brighten up the whole room. Patricia was very strong, raised 7 children all on her own. […]

TIVERTON, RI – Lisa (Dennis) Guillemette, 54, of Tiverton, passed away at home with her family on June 5, 2022 after courageously battling health challenges. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Guillemette. Born and raised on Aquidneck Island, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sheila Dennis. Lisa attended Middletown, RI public […]

James F. Gizzi, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 4, 2022, in Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Michele (Lynch) Gizzi. James was born in Newport, to the late James F. and Victoria (DeSantis) Gizzi. He grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School in 1966. He went on […]

It is with deep loss and sadness that we announce the death of Brian Daniel Callahan, 45, of Alexandria, Virginia. Brian died unexpectedly at his home on April 1, 2022. Brian was the son of the late Thomas and Barbara Jane (Fussell) Callahan and was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on October 16, 1976 as […]

David Allan Tenney, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2022, in St. Johns, FL. He was born on July 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, the third child of the late Harry & Lida (Baldrige) Tenney. He spent most of his childhood in Westfield, NJ with his older brothers, Harry Jr. & […]

Paul J. Grimes Jr., 92, passed away on June 4, 2022 surrounded by friends and family at St. Clare-Newport.  Paul was born in Providence in 1930 to Paul J. and Alice (Canning) Grimes.  In 1958, he married Katherine (Alexander) Grimes.  They resided in Providence until 1990, and then moved to Jamestown, where they had been longtime summer residents.  He […]

Commander Robert Marion Laske (ret.), 96, passed away peacefully at home in Middletown, RI, on May 28, 2022.  Robert is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Shirley, and four children – Kimberly (Robert) Springer, Lisa Laske (David Mendrek), Laura Montanaro, and Kurt Laske. He leaves behind nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Springer, Allison (Aidan) Renaghan and […]

Henry George Lopes, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Henry was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Emily (Escobar) Lopes of Rocky Brook Farm in Middletown. He was the proud and loving husband of Mary (Botelho) Lopes for 63 remarkable […]

Agnes “Aggie” Michael, 89, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles Michael whom she was married to for 60 wonderful years. Born at her family farm home in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia […]